Steady-states...

When disruption is imposed on an ecology in equilibrium, the ecology will change from the initial steady-state to a new steady-state over time. Between these two steady-states, there exist two timeframes known as reaction time and relaxation time (Gregory, K.J., 2000). The condition of the new steady-state is dependent on antecedent factors of the ecology and what occurred during the reaction time.

Life is simply that of moving from one steady-state to another. To grow, to mature, one has to learn. Through disequilibriums. Reaction time is the tough time. Still in one now. When will I arrive at the next steady-state? Yet, no steady-state is... permanent... they are all but passing, transient periods. THe antecedent factors? My anchor and faith in Christ. What happens during the reaction time? We'll see... *laughs*